Huang Ruo

Wagner's DAS RHEINGOLD and More Set for San Francisco Opera 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

San Francisco Opera will present a dynamic 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classic operas and new productions. Highlights include premieres and revivals at the iconic War Memorial Opera House.

LA BOHEME, SALOME and More Set for Seattle Opera 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

The full lineup of titles and artists has been revealed for Seattle Opera's 2026/27 season. An exploration of love in all its facets, the company's 63rd season features two classic operas returning to Seattle for the first time in a quarter century.

92nd Street Y to Feature Grammy-Winner Richard O’Neill and Pianist Garrick Ohlsson in Classical Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

Grammy Award-winning violist Richard O’Neill and renowned pianist Garrick Ohlsson will perform a selection of classical pieces at 92nd Street Y, showcasing works by Schubert and Rachmaninoff.

Laufey, Lady Gaga, & More Win 2026 GRAMMY Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026

It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Present Lunar New Year Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will host its 2026 Lunar New Year Gala: Year of the Horse at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music in NYC. The event features traditional dances, modern Asian cuisine, and a silent auction.

Factory International Reveals Season Spring 2026 Season, Including New Exhibition By Ai Weiwei
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Factory International will present a new exhibition by Ai Weiwei and other premieres at Aviva Studios in Spring 2026. Learn more about the full upcoming season here!

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Perform Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Horse at Hostos Community College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will present Red Firecrackers at Hostos Community College in the Bronx. This performance, led by Artistic Director Greta Campo, celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year traditions through dance, music, and storytelling.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra to Host Lunar New Year Concert in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra will present a special Lunar New Year concert on February 28, 2026, celebrating the Year of the Horse with exciting guest artists. Learn more here!

SF Symphony Will Present LUNAR NEW YEAR: YEAR OF THE HORSE at Davies Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

The San Francisco Symphony will celebrate the Year of the Horse with the Lunar New Year concert and banquet on Saturday, February 28 at Davies Symphony Hall. Learn more here!

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company 2026 Year Of The Horse At Carmine Carro Community Center In Marine Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will present a free Lunar New Year celebration at Carmine Carro Community Center, Brooklyn, featuring interactive dance and cultural activities.

Interview: 20 Years of Creating a ‘New Kind of Opera’ with the Prototype Festival’s Beth Morrison and BMP
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 2, 2026

Not long ago, I was sitting in a café in midtown Manhattan with Beth Morrisson, president and creative producer of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP). BMP has been pushing the boundaries of traditional opera for 20 years and is now sole curator, producer and presenter of the indie-opera/music theatre Prototype Festival, with performances through January 18 in New York City.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company To Perform RED FIRECRACKERS at Jersey City Theater Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, the renowned international touring dance company founded by Chinese American choreographer Nai-Ni Chen, and now led by Artistic Director Greta Campo and Executive Director Andy Chiang.

Berkeley Symphony To Close 2025�"26 Symphonic Series With FABLES AND FOLKLORE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025

Berkeley Symphony will conclude its 2025–26 Symphonic Series with FABLES AND FOLKLORE, led by conductor Carolyn Kuan. The program features music by Huang Ruo, Clarice Assad, and Antonín Dvořák, with guitarist Marc Teicholz as guest soloist.

Anchorage Opera Performs BOUND in February 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025

Anchorage Opera will present Bound, a contemporary chamber opera by composer Huang Ruo with a libretto by Bao-Long Chu, in a short run at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts’ Sydney Laurence Theatre.

Jensen and Lori Huang Make Transformational Commitment to San Francisco Opera
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

At a special Monkey King event hosted by Jensen and Lori Huang in the Green Room at the War Memorial Veterans Building, the Huangs announced a multi-year commitment of $5 million a year to the San Francisco Opera.

Photos: San Francisco Opera’s THE MONKEY KING
by Gillian Blum - Nov 15, 2025

Check out production photos from the world premiere of San Francisco Opera's The Monkey King by composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang, running November 14-30 at the War Memorial Opera House.

Photos: Fang Tao Jiang Launches Solaria Music Foundation At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

Renowned soprano Fang Tao Jiang officially launched the SolAria Music Foundation at her October 5, 2025 solo recital, On Wings of Song, at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. Check out photos of the event!

Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025

Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!

Seattle Opera To Premiere Huang Ruo And James Schamus’ New Opera THE WEDDING BANQUET
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2025

Seattle Opera announced it will present the world premiere of The Wedding Banquet, a new comic opera by composer Huang Ruo and librettist James Schamus, inspired by Ang Lee’s beloved 1993 film.

San Francisco Opera To Premiere Huang Ruo And David Henry Hwang’s THE MONKEY KING In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2025

San Francisco Opera will present the world premiere of The Monkey King by composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang, running November 14–30, 2025, at the War Memorial Opera House.